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University of the Nations (YWAM) - Herrnhut

Programme Detail: Discipleship Training School

Language of this entry English (USA)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Discipleship Training School
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number DSP211/212
Description The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is about you encountering God. Its an environment for your relationship with God to thrive and deepen. Putting you in the place to rediscover God’s intentions for you in terms of relationship with him. DTS also gives you the opportunity to learn how to use your passion, gifts and specific skills in partnering with God’s to see his purposes for the world come into fullness. DTS is structured in two halves that together form a six month course. Lecture phase and outreach phase. Lecture phase learning comes through teaching from those with profound personal experience, small group discussions, practical implementation, community lifestyle, times of reflection, worship and prayer. Outreach looks to put into practice things learned through an exciting cross-cultural missions experience.
Keywords Missions, Training, Discipleship, Movement, Tribe, Revival, Reformation, Bible, Study, University, School, YWAM, Youth with a Mission, Jugend mit einer Mission
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International); German
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Germany / Saxony
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Certificate
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost 1800€
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 6 months
Average hours of study per week 38
Methods of instruction lectures, training sessions, Bible/Book reading, small groups, one on ones, mentoring, coaching, community living, teamwork
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 50%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 20%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 30%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 80
Prerequisite Programmes non
Other Prerequisites 18+ years of age (16+ with parental consent)
Qualifications gained Certificate from the University of the Nations
Qualifications this programme is part of 1
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies University of the Nations - GAA